Merrow is a residential suburb of Guildford approximately 2 miles east of the town centre. The area is predominantly residential with a mix of owner-occupied and rented properties including HMOs. Merrow falls within Guildford Borough Council's jurisdiction and shares the same HMO licensing requirements as the wider Guildford area.
HMO landlords in Merrow
Merrow has a residential rental market including HMOs, some serving the University of Surrey student population. All HMOs in Merrow and the wider Guildford Borough require a valid fire risk assessment as a mandatory condition of HMO licence applications.
Commercial premises in Merrow
Merrow is primarily residential with limited commercial premises, but small commercial properties, converted offices and any non-domestic premises in the area all require current fire risk assessments under the Fire Safety Order.
"The responsible person must make a suitable and sufficient assessment of the risks to which relevant persons are exposed."
Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, Article 9. Enforced by Surrey Fire and Rescue Service across Merrow and the surrounding area. FireCertificates connects you with a certified assessor for any Merrow property.